TOPEKA, KS - Hinds Community College wrapped up the NJCAA Indoor National Championships with a strong overall showing, earning two national titles, three national runner‑up finishes, and a deep slate of All-American performances on both the men's and women's sides. The Eagles placed 7th in the men's team standings and 10th in the women's standings, capping a productive weekend on the national stage.
 
National Champions
Hinds secured two individual national titles—one on each side of the program.

Queen Usunobun — Women's 400m
Queen successfully defended her national title in the 400m, winning the event in 54.07. After entering the meet as the top qualifier, she delivered another consistent and controlled race to secure back‑to‑back championships.

Jayval Wright — Men's 200m
Wright powered through the finals to win the men's 200m in 20.62, completing a standout meet that showcased his elite sprint range.

National Runner-Up Performances
Hinds added three silver‑medal finishes to its championship tally:

Matthew Sullivan — Men's 60m Hurdles (7.82)
Sullivan continued his strong season with a second‑place finish in a tightly contested hurdle final.

Jayval Wright — Men's 60m (6.61)
Wright's championship weekend included a runner‑up finish in the 60m, giving him two top‑two placements on the day.

Women's 4x400m Relay — 3:43.14
The relay group of Angel Cumberbatch, Akaree Roberts, Queen Usunobun, and Kylie Norbert placed second overall, closing out the meet with one of the team's best combined efforts.

All-American Performances
Several Eagles earned top‑eight national finishes to secure All-American honors:

Raheem Pinnock — 4th, Men's 60m (6.66)
Curtis Coleman III — 6th, Men's 60m (6.67)
Caneilia Hope — 7th, Women's 60m (7.58)
Raheem Pinnock — 4th, Men's 200m (20.82)
Demetrius Taite Jr. — 6th, Men's Triple Jump (15.01m / 49‑3)

These performances helped anchor Hinds' scoring throughout the day and reflect the depth of the program across multiple event areas.
Additional Finals Performances
Queen Usunobun — 8th, Women's 200m (24.58)
Akaree Roberts — 8th, Women's 600m (1:33.98)
Men's 4x400m Relay — 9th (3:12.70)
Each athlete contributed to a competitive finals slate that kept Hinds present across sprints, hurdles, jumps, mid‑distance, and relays on the final day.
 
Team Finishes
Men's Team — 7th Place (42 points)
Women's Team — 10th Place (22 points)
Both teams earned top‑ten finishes, supported by championship‑level efforts, depth across qualifying rounds, and consistent scoring throughout the weekend.